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KM08 XEA

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

43,532 mi
Last recorded43,532 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet44,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 XEA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 43,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 41,645 miles

front brake pads worn

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Apr 2023 39,651 miles

front brake pads worn

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2022 35,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 30,744 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 30,744 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 29,032 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 27,101 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 26,529 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 24,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 24,373 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 23,734 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 22,762 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 22,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 19,870 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 18,783 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 17,366 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 17,366 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 14,459 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
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KM08 XEA is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 44,628 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KM08 XEA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KM08 XEA registered?

KM08 XEA is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for KM08 XEA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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